Postcode SY3 8JU is located in an urban city, within the Porthill ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Town is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Quarry.
Shrewsbury Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shrewsbury Town is £45,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SY3 8JU.
Shrewsbury Town near SY3 8JU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shrewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Shrewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Quarry | Large | Walking directions to The Quarry |
| 0.1 mi | Mardol Quay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mardol Quay Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Flash Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flash Gardens |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Porthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £4,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £532,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £177,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Porthill
In the SY3 8JU postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Town, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY3 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Everymans Wine | 100 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JS | Walking directions to Everymans Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Minimise | Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HX | Walking directions to Minimise |
| 0.3 mi | Little Camel Oriental Food Store | 20 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HS | Walking directions to Little Camel Oriental Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Green Options | Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BN | Walking directions to Green Options |
| 0.3 mi | Dada Oriental Thai | Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1BP | Walking directions to Dada Oriental Thai |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.